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In the Coachella Valley there are many NY style Italian restaurants with a similar style, with an old world mafia vibe. Many of them have their interesting backstories, but none as fun as Johnny Costa’s. When I talked to Vince … Continue reading →

Kalura Trattoria – Dinner November 10, 2015 This is one if the most iconic locations in downtown Palm Springs. When I was a kid we would come to Palm Springs a few times a year, and stay for a week … Continue reading →

From the moment you walk in you feel like the heavens have opened up and you are floating on a sensuous puffy cloud of all things yummy and good! Picture a very serene setting, in glamorous Beverly Hills and of … Continue reading →

The event was at the Sofitel Hotel in one of their very glamorous ballrooms, clad with gorgeous pink rose centerpieces. This was one very special affair. It is not commonplace for a designer to provide a 4-course dinner, champagne and … Continue reading →

Santa Anita Racetrack has so much history; it is a glamorous place in itself. To add brunch to the racetrack is a novel idea, but one that should never be missed. Almost like going to the Kentucky Derby, but Southern … Continue reading →

What more could you ask for? A perfect Southern California Day in Beverly Hills on top of a boutique hotel and being treated to loads of gifts for The 2015 Emmy Awards. DPA gift suite did not disappoint, with all … Continue reading →

Owner Rafael Andrade set his sites really high and took a calculated risk when he opened Myke’s Café, in an area that was once blighted. But it paid off big time and now people are flocking from all over Los … Continue reading →

There are so many up and coming burger joints that it is hard to figure out who has the best burgers. I have to be honest, Hache LA beats every one and for very little money. Okay, here’s the deal, … Continue reading →

A balmy summer night in Los Angeles, drinking expensive wine at LA’s premiere five star hotel The Sofitel, what could be better? Stars of Pinot 2015, hosted by WineLA will delight you with 60 of the world’s top producers pouring … Continue reading →

This was a very fun way to spend Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles! A great way to get around in this part of town is to take The Expo Line, which I caught at the La Brea stop near the … Continue reading →